Looking for the cook out menu Tampa? Tampa Bay's first Cook Out opened in July 2026 at 5501 E. Fowler Ave in Temple Terrace (near USF, in a converted former Boston Market) — Florida's third Cook Out after Pensacola and Tallahassee. Two more Tampa Bay conversions have been reported: 16215 N. Dale Mabry Highway (Carrollwood) and 9595 4th Street N (St. Petersburg) — check the official locator for the latest opening status before you drive. The Temple Terrace store has been reported open 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM daily, serving the full NC-born menu: $7.39 trays, $6.39 Jr. Trays and 46 shakes at $3.99. Expect opening-era lines — the double drive-thru moves fast.
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🕒 Typical Cook Out hours: 10:30 AM – 3:00/3:30 AM. Hours vary by store — confirm before a late-night run.
Cook Out Menu Prices in Tampa (2026)
Typical 2026 board prices — click any row for full nutrition. The full 102-item menu lives on the category pages.
| Popular item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Cook Out Tray | $7.39 | Varies |
| Junior Cook Out Tray | $6.39 | Varies |
| Big Double Burger | $3.99 | 311 cal |
| Chopped Pork BBQ Sandwich | $4.99 | 368 cal |
| Chicken Strips (3 pc) | $4.29 | 660 cal |
| Cook Out Style Hot Dog | $2.99 | 383 cal |
| Cajun Fries | $2.39 | 347 cal |
| Hushpuppies (Side) | $1.99 | 300 cal |
| Oreo Milkshake | $3.99 | 802 cal |
| Huge Fresh-Brewed Sweet Tea | $2.39 | 330 cal |
See everything → Cook Out menu with prices 2026 · Tray menu & builder · 46 shakes · Calories table · Download menu PDF
Best Orders in Tampa
#1The USF First-Timer — Big Double Tray + Oreo Shake
The full Cook Out initiation, two minutes from campus. Best orders ranked →
#2The Beach-Day Cooldown — Cheerwine Float + Cheese Bites
Post-Clearwater sugar-and-crunch stop on the drive back across the bay. Drinks & floats →
#3The 3 AM Tampa Run — 2 Dogs Tray Cook Out Style
Chili-slaw dogs after Ybor — Tampa's newest late-night tradition. Hot dogs →
📍Temple Terrace — Open Now
5501 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617 (corner of 56th St), opened July 2026 in a former Boston Market building near USF.
🚧Coming Soon (Reported)
Carrollwood: 16215 N. Dale Mabry Hwy · St. Petersburg: 9595 4th St N. No official opening dates yet — check cookout.com/locations.
🌴Florida's Cook Out Trail
Pensacola (2025) → Tallahassee (2025) → Tampa Bay (2026) → Jacksonville (2026). Florida is Cook Out's newest state — see the Pensacola page for the origin story.
FAQs
How much is a Cook Out tray in Tampa?
Expect the Regular Tray around $7.39 and the Jr. Tray around $6.39 before tax in 2026 — Cook Out is company-owned (no franchises), so prices stay steadier than most chains, but always confirm on the board at your Tampa store.
What time does Cook Out close in Tampa?
The Temple Terrace (Tampa) Cook Out has been reported open 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM daily — some of the latest fast-food hours in Tampa Bay. Confirm on the official locator, as new-store hours can change.
Is the Cook Out menu the same in Tampa as everywhere else?
Yes — the same trays, char-grilled burgers, Carolina chopped BBQ, hot dogs, chicken and 46 shakes ($3.99) chainwide. Only prices, hours and seasonal shakes (Fresh Watermelon, Eggnog) can vary by store.
Are the Carrollwood and St. Pete Cook Outs open yet?
As of late summer 2026 they were still in renovation/permit stages with no announced opening dates. Temple Terrace (5501 E. Fowler Ave) is the open Tampa Bay store — verify status at cookout.com/locations.